School and daycare will be canceled for Tuesday, January 7th. Hopefully this will give maintenance crews more time to clear ice from highways and give our maintenance team a chance to make sidewalks safe for everyone. Please stay safe and warm!
Happy New Year! We are excited to welcome everyone back and are looking forward to a great second semester. Here are some reminders as we kick off the second semester.
Junior High/High School Students
Stay Organized: Review schedules, complete assignments, and track due dates.
Be On Time: Attend class daily and arrive prepared to learn.
Get Involved: Continue with sports, clubs, and other activities.
Be Respectful: Follow school guidelines and contribute to a positive environment.
Elementary Students
Arrival: Be on time and ready to learn.
Dress Warmly: Wear coats, hats, and gloves for winter weather.
Daily Reading: Encourage regular reading and check folders for homework.
Teamwork: Promote kindness and cooperation in class.
District-Wide
Health & Safety: Keep sick students home and practice healthy habits.
Let's make 2025 a fantastic year of growth! Please never hesitate to contact our office with questions or concerns.
Please stay safe and warm the next couple of days!
School and daycare are officially closed for Monday, January 6th. It looks like Mother Nature decided we needed a good dose of winter to kick off the New Year. Stay warm and stay safe. Ryan Muhlig, Superintendent
Our 8th and 10th grade students were able to participate in several rotations from the Future Maker Labs presenters from WSU Tech today. They got to fly drone simulators, and do VR welding and aerospace painting. The presenters had a lot of good information about opportunities provided by technical colleges and career paths; some programs are as short as 18 weeks, and others last 2 years.
Plans for the Week. We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and a few days off!
We are still in search of a Special Education Teacher for grades 6-12 at Hartford and para-professionals for Neosho Rapids. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Whitson or apply through USD 253 Flint Hills Special Education Cooperative at https://www.usd253.org/district/employment
Plans for the Week and Neosho Rapids Thanksgiving Spirit Days.
Update: Water Advisory
November 6, 2024 – The City of Emporia continues to address the water quality issues that led to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Boil Water Advisory. Yesterday, City staff successfully located and repaired a mechanical issue and leak at the Water Treatment Plant that contributed to the advisory. Today, teams are working on further reducing turbidity levels and restoring the Ozonation system, which will help address the discoloration and odor currently present in the water supply.
Once repairs are complete, water must filter through the entire system to flush out any affected water. At this time, the City anticipates that Friday would be the soonest the boil water advisory could be lifted, though this timeline remains dependent on achieving KDHE compliance standards.
📢 Attention Patrons:
The district has received an important update today. In addition to the City of Emporia and Lyon County, the following water districts have issued a Boil Water Advisory:
Lyon County RWD 2
City of Hartford
Park Place Communities
Lyon County RWD 4
City of Olpe
Lyon County RWD 5
Coffey County RWD 2E
If your water is supplied by any of these public water systems, please take necessary precautions in your food facility.
The school district has secured enough water to last through the week, if needed. We apologize for the inconvenience, and please stay tuned to media outlets for further updates.
Just a reminder, Hartford and Neosho Rapids will not have school on Friday, October 25th. Have a great weekend!
Plans for the Week - Conferences are this week on Wednesday and Thursday. No School Friday!
We will have Flu Vaccinations available on Thursday. Please reach out to our school nurses if interested! Reach out to our building secretaries and teachers if you need to schedule a conference.
We are happy to partner with CrossWinds to provide mental health services and supports to be provided at our schools. If you have questions, or would like to learn more about accessing services, please reach out to the school or CrossWinds at 620-343-2211.
Plans for the Week of October 7th.
Our September Newsletter created by Mrs. Alice Preeo.
Get ready for Mini-Cheer next week. Teachers will be sending forms home.
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Kistner and Mr. Stice, our Secondary and Elementary Teachers of the Year! 🏆 Your dedication and passion for education is inspiring, and we are proud to have you represent USD 252. Now both will continue on the journey toward becoming Kansas Teachers of the Year! #TeacherOfTheYear #ProudDistrict
Mrs. Behren's 4th grade science classes have been learning about body systems. 4th graders created a skeleton for the skeletal system and did 4 experiments learning about the digestives, respiratory, nervous and muscular system!
Hartford Junior-Senior High and Neosho Rapids are still looking for qualified candidates to share their passion for education with our students!
Jaguar Plans for the Week!
Jaguar Plans for the Week.
Note: There will be no JH Football this Thursday, it will be volleyball only at 5:00 PM. Our first eligibility will run at 9:00 AM on Tuesday.
